Olivia Kovalovsky
Kittanning,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive learning environments. Dedicated to helping creative supportive, stimulating and learning-focused classroom environments. Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teaching
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
Substitute Teacher
ESS
11.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Substitute Paraprofessional
ESS
10.2021 - Current
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students who needed additional support, enabling them to achieve academic goals.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by closely monitoring student behavior and intervening when necessary to maintain orderliness in the classroom.
Babysitter
All Ages
01.2017 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
Volunteer
Soup Kitchens
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Education
Bachelor's of Education - Early Childhood PreK-4 And Special Education K-12
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Armstrong Junior Senior High School
Kittanning, PA07.2020
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Behavior Management
- Organizational abilities
- Classroom Organization
- Group and individual instruction
- Creativity in Teaching
High School Cheer Coach for Two Years
I was the Junior Varsity Cheer Coach at Armstrong Jr. Sr. High School for two years. We were on a year to year contract, so we worked all year around helping prepare the girls for the upcoming sports seasons. We had practices two days a week plus events on top of that.
Timeline
Student Teaching
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania
01.2024 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher
ESS
11.2022 - Current
Substitute Paraprofessional
ESS
10.2021 - Current
Volunteer
Soup Kitchens
01.2020 - 03.2020
Babysitter
All Ages
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor's of Education - Early Childhood PreK-4 And Special Education K-12
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Armstrong Junior Senior High School
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